Chavez lands minor-league deal with Royals

Outfielder Endy Chavez signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals, the team confirmed Monday.

The slick-fielding veteran is returning to the team with which he made his major league debut. Chavez played in 29 games for Kansas City in 2001, hitting .208. He figures to compete for a bench role with the Royals in 2013.